Change your attitude to get that "winning way": winning attitudes form winning habits which in turn produce winners.

Change your attitude to get that "winning way": winning attitudes form winning habits which in turn produce winners. Steps to Winning You can be a winner if you really want it bad enough, bad enough tochange your way of thinking about certain things and work on developingsome winning habits. What kind of changes are we talking? How do winnersdiffer from others who find themselves floundering in life's chaos? First, winners rely upon themselves. They will put any advantagesthey can acquire to work for them, but they rely totally upon their owntalent to reach their goals. There may be changes in politics andbusiness, but winners know they can rely on that oneconstant--themselves. They have the faith, the self-confidence and theself-esteem to succeed. Next, winners recognize the importance of other people. They dependupon themselves, but they understand how vital others are to theirsuccess. Interpersonal relationships This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims.Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details.This article has been tagged since September 2007. are always important, but they canbe doubly important in difficult times. When it is necessary to maketough decisions involving people, winners will bite the bullet and makethe decision, but will share and justify these decisions as much aspossible with the individuals involved. Third, winners are on the lookout for in search of; looking for.See also: Lookout answers and solutions, notscapegoats. When a loser (jargon) loser - An unexpectedly bad situation, program, programmer, or person. Someone who habitually loses. (Even winners can lose occasionally). Someone who knows not and knows not that he knows not. suffers a set back, his first defense is tolook for something or someone to blame. The winner has no such need. Heaccepts the set back as only a problem which must be solved. A personwith the winning habit accepts the consequences and wastes very littletime on blame. Fourth, winners are more concerned with accomplishment than image.A winning attitude is one of a realistic perception of strengths andweaknesses. Winners strive to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on`v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize onan opponent's mistakes s>. their strengths while takinga realistic approach to coping with their flaws. Fifth, winners act on their own authority. They do not share theloser's vulnerability to the opinions of others. The winning habitis one of acting on your own convictions, even at the risk of ridiculeor disagreement from others. Sixth, winners are persistent in the pursuit of their goals. Youcan change your priorities, change your pace, change your tactics, butalways keep your ultimate goal in mind. Remember, keep your goalconstant and modify only your strategy, if necessary. Finally, we can say that winners are interested in theaccomplishment more than the reward. This is not to say you must beentirely altruistic al��tru��ism?n.1. Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness.2. Zoology Instinctive cooperative behavior that is detrimental to the individual but contributes to the survival of the species. , that is, desire nothing for your efforts. Indeed,you should expect a handsome reward, but let the exercise of yourwinning attitudes and the development of your winning habits takeprecedence The order in which an expression is processed. Mathematical precedence is normally:1. unary + and - signs2. exponentiation3. multiplication and division4. over the material rewards. It will all be worth it in thelong run. You can start today! Winners develop the habits of doing thingsthat losers won't do. Listed below is a 13-step approach tochanging your attitude to get the winning habit. Take one step at a timeand practice it every chance you get for at least a full week. Soon itwill be second nature. Then move on to the next. Soon you'll findthat you can have winning attitudes and winning habits. Soon you will bea winner. Step 1 Begin to improve your self-image right now by using positiveself-talk. Start by making a list of all the things you have done or nowdo well. List everything: Jobs, sports, hobbies, sex, or anything younow or in the past considered important enough to become proficient pro��fi��cient?adj.Having or marked by an advanced degree of competence, as in an art, vocation, profession, or branch of learning.n.An expert; an adept. at.If you feel the list is too short, include things like respect,courtesy, good manners Noun 1. good manners - a courteous mannercourtesypersonal manner, manner - a way of acting or behavingniceness, politeness - a courteous manner that respects accepted social usageurbanity - polished courtesy; elegance of manner , friendliness and so forth. When you finish, readthe list aloud. For example, read aloud, "I am good at swimming,fishing, changing tires," or whatever you have on your list. Thereason for reading the list aloud is that it deeply embeds, in yoursubconscious mind Noun 1. subconscious mind - psychic activity just below the level of awarenesssubconsciousmind, psyche, nous, brain, head - that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "I couldn't get , those things which you do well. This helps cover upsome of those negative thoughts you've been feeding your mind allthese years. Read your list aloud just before retiring at night andfirst thing each morning. When you learn new things, add them to yourlist. Practice this exercise daily and you'll soon see a bigdifference in the way you feel about yourself and others. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Step 2 Big rewards are paid for finding solutions, not problems.Tell yourself that there are no problems, only challenges which can bemet. Never criticize crit��i��cize?v. crit��i��cized, crit��i��ciz��ing, crit��i��ciz��esv.tr.1. To find fault with: criticized the decision as unrealistic.See Usage Note at critique. , condemn To adjudge or find guilty of a crime and sentence. To declare a building or ship unsafe for use or occupancy. To decide that a navigable vessel is a prize or is unfit for service. or complain. Instead, think of ways toimprove your situation. Step 3 Always make your decisions alone. Gather the facts, discussthem with others who may be affected, but make the decision alone. Step 4 Smiling and laughing generates enthusiasm, friendliness andgoodwill. Smile often. Step 5 Dress and look your best at all times.This makes you feel good inside where it counts. Step 6 Let others know they are loved. Show them real, honest, andhearty heart��y?adj. heart��i��er, heart��i��est1. Expressed warmly, exuberantly, and unrestrainedly: a hearty welcome.2. appreciation. Step 7 Be sure to give others a reason to agree with you beforeasking them for anything. Always give before you get! Step 8 An individual's name is the sweetest sound he/she hearsand usually gets his/her immediate attention. Remember everyone'sname and use it. Step 9 Encourage others to talk about themselves. Be an effectivecommunicator by listening. Step 10 Think, act, and look happy and successful--soon you willbegin to think, feel and actually become happy and successful. Step 11 Greet others with a positive, cheerful statement andrespond to their greeting with enthusiastic words such as Great! Super!Terrific! Step 12 Always look for and expect good things to happen to you andthey will! Step 13 Remember that lasting happiness comes through youraccomplishments. Become the parent of the child within yourself andbegin to have fun by achieving the success you deserve. Begin today to practice these 13 steps and you will soon developthat winning habit. Gerard P. Boe, PhD, CLC (The Computer Language Company Inc.) The publisher of this Encyclopedia. See About this product. 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